North Carolina News

If It Seems Like Everyone Can Score In March Madness, There Is A Reason. Offense Has Evolved

As March Madness arrives, offensive efficiency is at its highest point in almost three decades, according to KenPom’s national statistics.

CLT Airport Prepares For Record-Breaking Crowds During Spring Break

Spring Break is expected to be the busiest one yet at Charlotte Douglas International Airport as local school districts dismiss for an eight-day recess beginning Thursday, March 28.

Intermittent Outages Via CATS-Pass App And Online Pass Sales

CATS-Pass App and online pass sales may experience intermittent outages this morning due to required maintenance. Ticket kiosks are not impacted.

Wave Of Charlotteans Moving To Surrounding Cities

We are living in one of the fastest growing areas of the country and the Census data proves it. From July 1, 2022 to July 1 2023, about 53 people moved to Mecklenburg county each day. With the expansion, comes a growing economy and growing pains.

ACC Sues Clemson In North Carolina, Day After School Filed Lawsuit In South Carolina Against League

A day after Clemson sued the Atlantic Coast Conference, the ACC filed a lawsuit against the school in a North Carolina court, saying the school is breaking its agreements with the league by challenging its exit fees and contract that binds members through their media rights.

Eight Students Injured In Activity Bus Accident In Catawba County

Eight students were treated with minor injuries after a North Carolina activity bus was sideswiped by a car on the highway in Catawba County on Wednesday afternoon.

Mecklenburg County Deputy Terminated Following Domestic Violence Protective Order Arrest

A Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office deputy was terminated on Tuesday after a domestic violence protective order violation.

Mint Hill Man Accused Of Statutory Rape With A Child Under 15

Police charged a man in Mint Hill with statutory rape after they allegedly found him with a runaway 14-year-old juvenile.

Suspect Identified In Rowan County Human Trafficking Investigation

The Rowan County Sheriff's Office have arrested Kadeem Zelique Williams for his involvement in a human trafficking investigation involving a 16-year-old girl.

3rd Of 6 Former Officers In Mississippi Gets 17.5 Years For Racist Torture Of 2 Black Men

A third former Mississippi sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced for his part in the racist torture of two Black men by a group of white officers who called themselves "the Goon Squad.” Daniel Opdyke was sentenced Wednesday to 17.5 years in federal prison.

Diesel Fuel Spill On I-85 Causing Delays

A tractor trailer's saddle tank ruptured on I-85 between exits 19 and 21, which is causing significant delays.

Healthy Headlines: The Women's Center At Novant Health Southpark Medical Plaza

Novant Health Lifts Hospital Visitor Restrictions For Those Under The Age Of 13

Beginning March 21 at 7 a.m., all Novant Health hospitals will lift visitor restrictions that were put in place on Dec. 19, 2023 for those under the age of 13.

Powerball Jackpot Rises To $687 Million

The Powerball jackpot keeps on growing as it now stands at $687 million for Wednesday’s drawing.

Charlotte Civic Leader And Breast Cancer Survivor Cathy Bessant Establishes Novant Health Endowed Chair For Breast Health

A journey that began with a breast cancer diagnosis in 2010 came full circle today for Cathy Bessant. In a surprise event, she announced the establishment of the Novant Health Catherine P. Bessant Endowed Chair - Breast Health and recognized Dr. Peter Turk, the surgeon she credits with saving her life, as the inaugural appointee.